How was the act of receiving Udi related to a devotee's permission to leave Shirdi?

As explained in Chapter 33 of the Shri Sai Satcharita, the act of receiving Udi was directly linked to getting permission to depart from Shirdi. It was a well-known practice among all devotees that when they sought Baba's leave to return to their villages, he would give them Udi. The text highlights a specific nuance: when Baba said, "Take the Udi," this was understood as the true and final granting of permission. This act would fill the departing devotees' minds with enthusiasm for their journey home, as it signified Baba's explicit blessing and consent for their travel.